Geyen whispers tales of a past stretching back over a thousand years. This village, now part of Pulheim, holds secrets of Roman villas and medieval lords. It offers a glimpse into the ever-changing tapestry of the Rhineland.
Geyen first appeared in records as villa Gegina in 962 AD. Imagine the scene then. A small settlement nestled by the Pulheimer Bach.
The stream of Pulheim still flows through Geyen. It once powered mills and sustained life. Now it has been renatured. It invites you to explore its banks.
For centuries, Geyen’s fate was tied to larger powers. It belonged to the office of Bergheim and the duchy of Jülich. French troops occupied Geyen in 1794. This brought it under the control of the Arrondissement de Cologne.
After 1815, Geyen became part of the Kingdom of Prussia. It experienced more administrative changes over time. It belonged to Pulheim in 1956. Then it belonged to Brauweiler in 1964. Finally in 1975, Geyen became part of Pulheim again.
Notice the Junkerburg Geyen. It stands as a reminder of the village’s noble past. First mentioned in 1337, it was once completely surrounded by water. The mayor family Judde owned it in 1434. In 1664, a fire swept through the castle. It was rebuilt in baroque style. This is mainly what you see today.
Nearby, the catholic church of St. Cornelius rises. It was built in 1893. Theodor Roß designed it in Neo-Gothic style. It replaced a medieval church.
Consider how Geyen has evolved. A bypass now diverts traffic. However, Geyen remains connected. The train station in Pulheim is close. The A57 and A1 motorways are also nearby.
Even today, Geyen retains its unique identity. It has grown together with neighboring Sinthern. Yet the people have maintained their historical independence.
The Pulheimer Bach flows. The castle stands. The church bells ring. Geyen continues to write its story. Each chapter adds to its rich heritage.